Bronze Boar Figurine Charm

Bronze Boar Figurine Charm – Java

Material: Bronze 
Origin: Java, Indonesia
Date: Likely Early–Mid Historic Period (c. 8th–14th century CE)
Dimensions: Small-scale, palm-sized charm (H – 6 x 3 x 2.5 cm / 55 g)
Condition: Surface wear, corrosion, and earthen accretions consistent with age; overall form intact

Description:
This small bronze figurine represents a boar rendered in a compact, stylized form. The animal is shown standing on four short, sturdy legs, with an elongated body and a forward-projecting snout. The ears are upright and pointed, emphasizing the boar’s alert and assertive character. A prominent circular suspension loop is cast integrally on the back, indicating that the object was intended to be worn, hung, or attached—suggesting its function as a charm, amulet, or decorative pendant.

The surface exhibits a greenish patina typical of aged bronze, with areas of reddish-brown corrosion and mineral encrustation, reflecting long burial or prolonged exposure to soil. The modeling is simple yet expressive, focusing on recognizable features rather than anatomical detail, a trait common in small ritual or symbolic objects from Java.

Cultural and Symbolic Context:
In Javanese and wider Southeast Asian traditions, animals such as boars often carried symbolic meanings associated with strength, fertility, protection, or the untamed forces of nature. As a wearable or attachable charm, this figurine may have served an apotropaic function, offering protection or invoking desirable qualities of the animal. Such bronze charms were commonly associated with everyday spiritual practices rather than large-scale temple art.

Significance:
This bronze boar charm provides insight into the personal devotional or symbolic objects used in historical Java. Its small scale, suspension loop, and durable material suggest intimate, daily use, reflecting the blending of artistry, belief, and personal adornment in Javanese material culture.

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